Publix is selling a seasoning mix that may pose a health risk to consumers, according to this report. Publix has recalled four different types of seasoning mixes. The food flavorings are made by Nevada-based Basic Food Flavors of Las Vegas. The vegetable protein may have been contaminated with Salmonella, but no consumers have reported any injuries.
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein or HPV is found in the Publix Mushroom Gravy Mix, the Publix Meatloaf Seasoning, the Public Beef Flavored Stew Mix, and the Publix Au Jus Gravy Mix. Salmonella, the bacterial contaminant, can cause serious and fatal infections in young children or in people with a compromised immune system.
Salmonella, in otherwise healthy people can cause fever diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The Publix customer relations department can be reached at 800-242-1227 or online at www.publix.com.
